Utility cover identification system

摘要

A utility cover identification system including a cover, a tray having a recess and being embedded within the cover, and an identification plate insertable into the tray to engage the tray recess to retain the identification plate within the tray. A method of forming the cover identification system includes the steps of coupling the cover and a tray together, curing the cover to secure the tray to the cover, and inserting an identification plate into the tray and retaining the identification plate in the tray.

主权项

1. A utility cover identification system, comprising:
a cover having a top surface; a tray having a top surface and a recess, said tray being embedded within said cover; and an identification plate having a top surface substantially coplanar with said top surface of said tray and said top surface of said cover, and having at least one edge protrusion complimentary to said tray recess, said at least one edge protrusion being insertable into the tray to engage said tray recess to retain said top surface of said identification plate in a substantially coplanar position with said top surface of said tray, wherein said tray includes at least one tray protrusion disposed on an external side thereof, and said cover comprising an overhang with a shape corresponding to the tray protrusion, said overhang securing said tray within said cover.